The nasal bleeding can be stopped if the victim stands or sits, as calmly as possible, with the head bent forward and with digital compression of the soft parts of the nose (pinches both nostrils) between the thumb and index finger for about 5-10 minutes, thus avoiding the flow of blood into the pharynx.
The position adopted by most victims is totally wrong, ineffective and lacking scientific arguments, namely lying on the back, face up and, possibly, with the left hand raised. If the victim's condition is severely affected or a feeling of fainting appears, they may lie down, but face down and maintaining the digital compression at the level of the nose. Also, if the injured person has a little cotton at hand, they can make a small pad, which they insert into the nose before performing the digital compression.
The correct answer is: B
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